Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Scorpion Gulch


I forgot about these photos I took about three weeks ago when I took a drive to the top of South Mountain.  South Mountain Park is located at the very south border of Phoenix and most people recognize it as the place where all the TV and radio towers are located.  I suppose the altitude gives them a bit of a transmission boost.  Right at the entrance to the park, is this place called Scorpion Gulch, the ruins of an old trading post dating back to 1936.
It's been placed on the Phoenix Historic Property Register.  I'm not sure if there are any plans for it but it's interesting to just walk around the old buildings.
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  1. AnonymousAugust 21, 2013 at 1:44 AM

    Fascinating looking place, the brickwork looks in fantastic condition.

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  2. ThérèseAugust 21, 2013 at 2:12 AM

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  3. ThérèseAugust 21, 2013 at 2:13 AM

    We used to see horse riders around if I remember. A nice place.

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  4. MoAugust 21, 2013 at 2:34 AM

    I would have picked it as being older than it actually is

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  5. R.H.August 21, 2013 at 2:49 AM

    I'm guessing that's "dry wall" construction, no cement.

    Whatever, it's a beautiful result.

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  6. KateAugust 21, 2013 at 2:57 AM

    It has a rather foreboding name!

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  7. LowellAugust 21, 2013 at 3:13 AM

    All the way back to 1936? :)

    That name evokes many memories of old Western movies! But the last time I was down that way I played golf at what I think was South Mountain Golf Course. I don't remember much except that it was summer and incredibly hot!

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  8. JudyAugust 21, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    Those rock walls have stood the test of time. They really are picturesque!

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  9. RedPatAugust 21, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    Such wonderful stone walls, Sharon. Love your capture through the window in the first pic!

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  10. KarlAugust 21, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    Yes, wonderful stone walls indeed!

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  11. Mary Helen-Art Saves LivesAugust 21, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    I enjoyed seeing the old trading post...the stories one could tell in a painting or other medium. Thank you, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart

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  12. Steve ReedAugust 21, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    That is a cool old building! It looks really solid, too.

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  13. RandyAugust 21, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    I like the reflection of the Kokopelli.

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  14. UnknownAugust 24, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    Side by side with such a Saguaro, I could only love the place! :-)

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